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F162 SRU

1988 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Bedford Camper59,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 SRU
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 38,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

heavy corrosion to chassis and body

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,321 miles

corrosion offside front and nearside front outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 38,245 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,674 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,675 miles

slight movement in front shocks

corrosion in cab floor

exhaust shield deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,034 miles

corrosion at front door steps and nsf door

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,847 miles

advance travel on footbrake

brake readings on osr slightly lower than nsr

fuel cap slightly damaged sealing ok

nsf tyre perished and close to limit

os headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,472 miles

nsf tyre heavily perished

Fail 17 Aug 2009 32,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,008 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 29,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,836 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,824 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 26,822 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
fog lamp not working 123
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F162 SRU is a 1988 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 59,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F162 SRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F162 SRU registered?

F162 SRU is a 1988 Bedford Camper, first registered on 17 November 1988.

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